Day 1: Departure from Addis Ababa → Wenchi Crater Exploration
Morning:
• 7:00 AM – Depart from Addis Ababa.
• 10:30 AM – Arrive at Wenchi Crater Lake entrance.
• Tea/snack break and register at the tourist office.
• 11:00 AM – Start a guided hike or horseback ride down to the lake (about 1.5 to 2 hours walk).
• Pass through scenic viewpoints.
• Visit local villages and farmlands on the way.
Afternoon:
• 1:00 PM – Enjoy a traditional lunch in a local hut or a pre-packed picnic near the lake.
• 2:00 PM – Boat ride on the crater lake, visiting the Cherkos Monastery (on the island, accessible only by boat).
• 3:30 PM – Continue hiking or riding back up to the crater rim.
• 5:30 PM – Check into a local eco-lodge or guesthouse (e.g., Wenchi Eco-Lodge).
• 7:00 PM – Dinner at the lodge (traditional Ethiopian cuisine).
• Overnight stay at Wenchi.
Day 2: Sunrise View & Return to Addis Ababa
Morning:
• 6:30 AM – Optional: Short walk or drive to a sunrise viewpoint over the crater.
• 7:30 AM – Traditional breakfast at the lodge.
• 8:30 AM – Leisure time: interact with locals, short nature walks, or buy local honey/handicrafts.
Midday:
• 11:00 AM – Check out and start the return journey.
• 1:30 PM – Stop for lunch en route (e.g., in Ambo town).
• 4:00 PM – Arrive in Addis Ababa.
